U.S. Constitution Test

To which branch of government does the Constitution give the power to make laws?

• the legislative branch

• the executive branch

• the military branch

• the judicial branch

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives serves a term.

• two year

• three

• four year

• one year

How is the number of representatives from the 50 states that serve in the House decided upon?

• by the population of the state

• by the land area of a state

• by the # of large cities in a state

• by the year a state was admitted in the Union.

How many states were needed to approve the US Constitution?

• 9

• 12

• all 13

How many senators are elected from each state?

• two

• three

• six

What is the number of years in a term of office for a senator?

• two years

• four years

• six years

• eight years

Who presides over the Senate?

• the Secretary of State

• the Speaker of the House

• the Vice-President of the US

• the Chief Justice

How can Congress override a Presidential veto of a bill?

• by a 1/3 vote in both houses

• by a 2/3 vote in both houses

• by taking it to the Supreme Court

• by a 100% vote in both houses

What is one power that is denied to the states?

• provide a public education

• tax people

• make treaties with other countries

Who has the power to enforce the laws?

• the President

• the Senate

• the Supreme Court